Hardy's Premium Pet Foods Jurassic Grain Free Small Breed Chicken, Sweet Potato & Herbs
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Hardy's Premium Pet Foods Jurassic Grain Free Small Breed Chicken, Sweet Potato & Herbs a good dog food?
We score it 72/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with chicken, dried chicken protein and chicken broth as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 27% · Fat 15%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27% |
| Fat | 15% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 8% |
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS, 96mg/kg); Mannanoligosaccharides (MOS, 24mg/kg); Omega 3 Supplement
Ingredients (16)12% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 55.0%
- carb 27.3%
- veg 12.8%
- supplement 2.4%
- fibre 1.4%
- other 1.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshly Prepared Chicken (27%) | Chicken | meat · medium | 27 | 27.0 |
| 2 | Dried Chicken (26%) | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | 26 | 26.0 |
| 3 | Chicken Stock (2%) | Chicken Broth | meat · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 4 | Sweet Potato (26%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 26 | 26.0 |
| 5 | Peas (7%) | Peas | veg · good | 7 | 7.0 |
| 6 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 1.4 |
| 7 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 1.3 |
| 8 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 9 | Omega 3 Supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
| 10 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 1.2 |
| 11 | Vegetable Stock | Vegetable Stock | other · medium | - | 1.1 |
| 12 | Herbs (<0.3%) including Marjoram | Herbs | veg · medium | - | 1.0 |
| 13 | Basil | Basil | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 14 | Oregano | Oregano | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 15 | Sage | Sage | veg · good | - | 0.8 |
| 16 | Thyme & Parsley | Parsley | veg · good | - | 0.8 |
- 1. Freshly Prepared Chicken (27%)27% declared27.0% estimated
- 2. Dried Chicken (26%)26% declared26.0% estimated
- 3. Chicken Stock (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 4. Sweet Potato (26%)26% declared26.0% estimated
- 5. Peas (7%)7% declared7.0% estimated
- 6. Beet Pulp1.4% estimated
- 7. Potato1.3% estimated
- 8. Linseed1.3% estimated
- 9. Omega 3 Supplement1.2% estimated
- 10. Minerals1.2% estimated
- 11. Vegetable Stock1.1% estimated
- 12. Herbs (<0.3%) including Marjoram1.0% estimated
- 13. Basil1.0% estimated
- 14. Oregano0.9% estimated
- 15. Sage0.8% estimated
- 16. Thyme & Parsley0.8% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-22
Brand and contact: Hardy's Premium Pet Foods
- Phone
- 01305 260222
- Address
- Hardy's, Unit C4, Marabout Industrial Estate, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1YA
- Contact page
- www.hardyspremiumpetfoods.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-22
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.hardyspremiumpetfoods.co.uk
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The overall score is 72 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.1 points and the meat content added a further +6.8 points. The processing format deducted -6.7 points from the total. Being labelled nutritionally complete added +2.3 points, bringing the four factors together to produce the final score.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.08 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 70.5% | 0.096 | +6.77 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 15.2% | -0.115 | -1.75 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.4% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.012 | -0.06 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.1% | -0.375 | -0.05 |
| Undeclared quantities | 12.0% | -0.106 | -1.27 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.08 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 70.5% | 0.096 | +6.77 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 15.2% | -0.115 | -1.75 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.4% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.012 | -0.06 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.1% | -0.375 | -0.05 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 12.0% | -0.106 | -1.27 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -3.158 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 72.0
- Final score
- 72/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27 | 29.8 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 15 | 16.6 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 3 nutritional additives on the label
- Fructooligosaccharides (FOS, 96mg/kg)
- Mannanoligosaccharides (MOS, 24mg/kg)
- Omega 3 Supplement
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (88% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 17.6/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Feeding guidance given, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain-Free & Gentle Digestion" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
8 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK-Made Dog Food (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 55% Chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Includes 27% Freshly Prepared Chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-Free & Gentle Digestion (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added Omega-3 Supplements supply EPA and DHA to help support cognitive function, visual development, and a healthy inflammation response (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Enriched with Prebiotics (FOS & MOS) and beet pulp to promote a balanced gut microbiome and optimal nutrient absorption (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Herbal Wellness Blend... supports digestion, palatability, and overall wellbeing (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high-protein, low-fat recipe (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No added artificial colours or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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